How to Keep a Scorebook

For just about any sporting event, a scorebook is used to track the competition's results, from scoring to individual statistics. Although the exact scoring is going to vary widely depending on the sport (diving is far different from baseball), the principles for the scorebook are the same. You must be able to understand all the information recorded, when the particular game took place and who the game/match took place against.

Things You'll Need

  • Scorebook
  • Pencil
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Instructions

    • 1

      Write down the date and time of the sporting even at the top of the scorebook page. There is typically a spot on the page for this information.

    • 2

      Input your opponent in the "vs." location on the scorebook. This helps you determine exactly who you played on a specific date (this is especially helpful if you competed against multiple opponents during one day).

    • 3

      Write down all the players names on the scorebook and their numbers. If you are keeping score for a baseball game you must write out the nine players in the correct batting order, then list the other reserve players in the lower portion of the page.

    • 4

      Tally up all information as it happens. If someone strikes out, make sure to mark a strikeout in the appropriate column by the individual's name. If someone received a specific score for diving, write in the score of the individual after it happens.